Masdevallia Charisma 'Phil'

Masdevallia Charisma 'Phil' is a compact cool-growing orchid producing elegant pink flowers with prominent darker veining and elongated tails. The striking blooms are held above the foliage and can flower repeatedly when grown in suitable conditions.

Care

• Light: Bright filtered light. Avoid direct afternoon sun.
• Water: Keep evenly moist. Do not allow the potting media to dry completely.
• Temperature: Cool to intermediate conditions, ideally 8–25°C.
• Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity with good air movement.
• Media: Fine orchid bark, sphagnum moss, or a moisture-retentive orchid mix.
• Feeding: Apply a dilute orchid fertiliser during active growth.

Key Characteristics

• Hybrid Masdevallia selected clone 'Phil'.
• Pink flowers with darker magenta veining.
• Distinctive elongated sepaline tails.
• Compact growth habit suitable for limited spaces.
• Flowers held above attractive light-green foliage.
• Best flowering from autumn through spring under cool conditions.
• Suitable for cool-climate orchid collections.